Series 7 Exam; Series 7 Study Guide Lessons and Information

Interview with Sahil Lavingia

A few weeks ago I was informed that I was one of the top 25 content producers for Gumroad and I was invited to a dinner hosted by Sahil Lavingia founder of Gumroad. Being an early adopter of the Gumroad platform it was fascinating to hear the story directly from Sahil himself. I asked him if I could interview him for my podcasts and he generously agreed.

While this interview has nothing to do with the series 7 examination I hope you find it enjoyable and enlightening.

Below are the links where Sahil reveals quite a bit more information about himself I found them enjoyable perhaps you will as well.

https://medium.com/s/story/reflecting-on-my-failure-to-build-a-billion-dollar-company-b0c31d7db0e7

https://medium.com/@shl/from-bubble-to-bubble-21d86195e178

 

Top off Series 7 announcement

As I said in the podcast I have just finished producing 74 lessons that now make up the new series 7 study guide audio lessons and I am looking for reviewers who would get a discount to $69.99 from the list price which will be $119.99. If you are interested in being a reviewer write me an e-mail to the e-mail address which is revealed in the podcast.

The New Series 7 Study Guide Audio Lessons is a Total Length 32 hours 27 Min

 

Before you may take the New Series 7 Exam (top off Series 7 Exam) you must first pass the SIE Exam and the audio lessons I have produced may help!

Check out our podcast for the SIE Exam

Here is a link to our Common Stock Lesson

Interview with Sahil Lavingia

A few weeks ago I was informed that I was one of the top 25 content producers for Gumroad and I was invited to a dinner hosted by Sahil Lavingia founder of Gumroad. Being an early adopter of the Gumroad platform it was fascinating to hear the story directly from Sahil himself. I asked him if I could interview him for my podcasts and he generously agreed.

While this interview has nothing to do with the series 7 examination I hope you find it enjoyable and enlightening.

Below are the links where Sahil reveals quite a bit more information about himself I found them enjoyable perhaps you will as well.

https://medium.com/s/story/reflecting-on-my-failure-to-build-a-billion-dollar-company-b0c31d7db0e7

https://medium.com/@shl/from-bubble-to-bubble-21d86195e178

 

Top off Series 7 announcement

As I said in the podcast I have just finished producing 74 lessons that now make up the new series 7 study guide audio lessons and I am looking for reviewers who would get a discount to $69.99 from the list price which will be $119.99. If you are interested in being a reviewer write me an e-mail to the e-mail address which is revealed in the podcast.

The New Series 7 Study Guide Audio Lessons is a Total Length 32 hours 27 Min

 

Before you may take the New Series 7 Exam (top off Series 7 Exam) you must first pass the SIE Exam and the audio lessons I have produced may help!

Check out our podcast for the SIE Exam

Here is a link to our Common Stock Lesson

Family Offices

In this episode we learn about Family Offices. I interview Richard Wilson at https://familyoffices.com

We explore:

What are Family Offices

What Investments do family offices make

How are Family Offices Structured

What Events does https://familyoffices.com have

How would make contact with these Offices

There is also a youtube channel for Family Office club here is the link https://www.youtube.com/user/familyofficesgroup/videos

 

 

Series 7 Study Guide (Audio Lessons For The FINRA Series 7 Exam) 3rd Edition (58 lessons Album Total Length: 25 hours 17 minutes 26 Seconds) and Series 63 Audio Study Lessons (9 Audio Lessons 3 hours 38 Min)

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This is a bundle of the two exam lessons:

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(9 Audio Lessons 3 hours 38 Min)

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Here is a link to our Common Stock Lesson

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Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 5

This is the last of 5 sample lessons we will share with you for the new 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam"

This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Fixed Income (one of 6 lessons on Fixed Income)

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

 

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However there is now a prerequisite before taking the new Series 7 Exam all candidates now must have passed the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam). In addition thing a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination.

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

Outline of SIE Exam:

https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/SIE%20Outline-01.12.18.pdf

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations,

Try 5 free SIE Exam Audio Lessons and see if our teaching style is right for you!

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 4

This is the forth of 5 sample lessons we will share with you for the new 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam"

This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Special Securities

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

 

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However there is now a prerequisite before taking the new Series 7 Exam all candidates now must have passed the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam). In addition thing a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination.

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

Outline of SIE Exam:

https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/SIE%20Outline-01.12.18.pdf

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Rec...

Try 5 free SIE Exam Audio Lessons and see if our teaching style is right for you!

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 3

This is the third of 5 sample lessons we will share with you for the new 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam"

This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Preferred Stock

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

 

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However there is now a prerequisite before taking the new Series 7 Exam all candidates now must have passed the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam). In addition thing a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination.

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

Outline of SIE Exam:

https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/SIE%20Outline-01.12.18.pdf

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91...

Try 5 free SIE Exam Audio Lessons and see if our teaching style is right for you!

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 2

This is the second of 5 sample lessons we will share with you for the new 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam"

This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Common Stock

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

 

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However there is now a prerequisite before taking the new Series 7 Exam all candidates now must have passed the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam). In addition thing a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination.

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

Outline of SIE Exam:

https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/SIE%20Outline-01.12.18.pdf

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records ...

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 1

This is the first of 5 sample lessons we will share with you for the new 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam"

This is the introduction to the SIE Exam

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

 

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However there is now a prerequisite before taking the new Series 7 Exam all candidates now must have passed the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam). In addition thing a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination.

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

Outline of SIE Exam:

https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/SIE%20Outline-01.12.18.pdf

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91

(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14

TOTAL 100% 125”

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However there is now a prerequisite before taking the new Series 7 Exam all candidates now must have passed the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam). In addition thing a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination.

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

Outline of SIE Exam:

https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/SIE%20Outline-01.12.18.pdf

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91

(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14

TOTAL 100% 125”

The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be:

“Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers”

“Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives”

“Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records”

“Provides customers with information on investments and makes suitable recommendations”

“Obtains and verifies customer’s purchase and sales instructions,

What is an Accredited Investor

In this episode I discussed some experience that I had at a Angel investment and entrepreneur mixer. Where I met an individual who told me about his company and the opportunities it may present in the cannabis industry. To invest in this company you needed to be an Accredited Investor.

So in this podcast I discuss the evaluation of this potential private placement memorandum and also I discuss the requirements to meet that of an accredited investor.

Below is the definition that I found from a another website which describes quite well, what is required in order to be considered an accredited investor

From:https://www.investor.gov/additional-resources/news-alerts/alerts-bulletins/investor-bulletin-accredited-investors

"What does it mean to be an accredited investor?

Under the federal securities laws, a company or private fund may not offer or sell securities unless the transaction has been registered with the SEC or an exemption from registration is available. Certain securities offerings that are exempt from registration may only be offered to, or purchased by, persons who are accredited investors. One principal purpose of the accredited investor concept is to identify persons who can bear the economic risk of investing in these unregistered securities.

Unlike offerings registered with the SEC in which certain information is required to be disclosed, companies and private funds, such as a hedge fund or venture capital fund, engaging in these exempt offerings do not have to make prescribed disclosures to accredited investors. These offerings, sometimes referred to as private placements, involve unique risks and you should be aware that you could lose your entire investment.

The SEC recently adopted rules to permit general advertising for certain exempt offerings.

Are you an accredited investor?

An accredited investor, in the context of a natural person, includes anyone who:

earned income that exceeded $200,000 (or $300,000 together with a spouse) in each of the prior two years, and reasonably expects the same for the current year, OR

has a net worth over $1 million, either alone or together with a spouse (excluding the value of the person’s primary residence).

On the income test, the person must satisfy the thresholds for the three years consistently either alone or with a spouse, and cannot, for example, satisfy one year based on individual income and the next two years based on joint income with a spouse. The only exception is if a person is married within this period, in which case the person may satisfy the threshold on the basis of joint income for the years during which the person was married and on the basis of individual income for the other years.

In addition, entities such as banks, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits and trusts may be accredited investors. Of the entities that would be considered accredited investors and depending on your circumstances, the following may be relevant to you:

any trust, with total assets in excess of $5 million, not formed to specifically purchase the subject securities, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person, or

any entity in which all of the equity owners are accredited investors.

In this context, a sophisticated person means the person must have, or the company or private fund offering the securities reasonably believes that this person has, sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to evaluate the merits and risks of the prospective investment.

How do I calculate my net worth?